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Riga
50 km

Baltic Council for International Education - Bcie (UKVI test location)

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October 19, 2024 UKVI Academic November 01, 2024 EUR 268 DETAILS
October 19, 2024 UKVI General Training November 01, 2024 EUR 268 DETAILS
October 05, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 05, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 10, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Baltic Council for International Education - Riga-1

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December 05, 2024 Academic December 18, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS
October 05, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 05, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 10, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 19, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council / Tallink Hotel Riga

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October 05, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 05, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 10, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 19, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Baltic Council for International Education - Riga

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December 07, 2024 General Training December 20, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS
December 07, 2024 Academic December 20, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS
November 09, 2024 General Training November 22, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS

British Council / Baltic Council for International Education (UKVI test location)

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October 05, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 05, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 10, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 19, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Baltic Council for International Education - BCIE-Office

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December 05, 2024 Academic December 18, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS
November 07, 2024 Academic November 20, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 General Training December 13, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 Academic December 13, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS
October 10, 2024 Academic October 23, 2024 EUR 245 DETAILS
Valmiera
83 km

British Council / Valmiera State Gymnasium

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October 05, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
October 05, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 10, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 19, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
October 26, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Other test centres in or nearby Latvia

  • Students International / Kaliningrad
  • LT Pro / Kaliningrad
  • LT Pro / Saint Petersburg
  • Students International / St Petersburg
  • Students International / St Petersburg (UKVI test location)
  • LT Pro / Veliky Novgorod
  • Students International / St Petersburg / Life Skills (UKVI test location)
  • There is one British Council test centre in Latvias capital Riga. According to our database, there are 6 universities in Latvia that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Latvia is 5.8.

    For a country of just over two million inhabitants, Latvia has a wealth of both public and private higher education opportunities – 59 universities and colleges. Programmes taught in foreign languages (mainly English and Russian with a few German and Scandinavian language programmes) cover a wide range of fields, from architecture to social sciences. In particular, medical studies and qualifications in the aviation industry are the most popular study options in the country. Find the best information about what it’s like to study in Riga, including degree course offers, career opportunities, student life, living costs, and more.

    Although the official state language is Latvian, international students can easily get around with a command of Russian and English, as a large part of the population of Riga is Russian speaking, and English is used in the bigger cities. In public universities, the language of instruction is usually Latvian, but also include courses in English for foreign students.

    There are almost 200 international study programmes (Bachelors, Masters and PhDs) and courses taught entirely in English for those who want to study abroad in Latvia. You can usually find Russian-taught courses in private universities. There are no unified language requirements aimed at foreign students in Latvia. An advantage of studying abroad in Latvia is that most higher education institutions do not strictly define the need for internationally recognized language tests (although some schools ask for IELTS or TOEFL). Language skills are usually checked during the interview process of prospective student. It is possible that the higher education establishment organises its own formal testing for language skills.

    To study in English at one of the universities in Latvia, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 500 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Latvia

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Latvia?

    The IELTS test in Latvia costs EUR 215. Please note that you may need to make extra costs such as transportation or accomodation if you need to travel to a city to take IELTS. See our article on IELTS costs how to save money on your IELTS test.

    How can I apply for IELTS in Latvia?

    First make sure that you apply for the right type of IELTS. The IELTS exam is offered as Academic or a General Training variant. The Academic variant is for studying abroad and the General Training if you want to migrate to an English-speaking country and work there, or if you plan to attend a secondary school. Applying for all variants of IELTS in Latvia can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website .

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Latvia?

    If you plan to study or work in the United Kingdom, you need IELTS for UKVI. The UK Home Office has authorized the Secure English language exams (SELT) IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training and IELTS Life Skills for visa applications to the UK coming from Latvia. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article

    Which test center in Latvia is the best to take the IELTS exam?

    There is no "best test center" in Latvia , all of them are equally good. The IELTS test is a standardized test that is conducted in exactly the same way on different locations. So, it doesn't really matter which test center you will go, you will always get the same high quality experience. Go directly to test centers in Latvia to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

    When will IELTS exams start in Latvia?

    IELTS exams in Latvia are conducted through the whole year. You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Latvia on the official IELTS registration website .

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